Question

recently selected by the united states library of congress as \culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,\ the 1930 american western film the big trail was shot on grandeur 70, an early widescreen film format used by hollywood studios between 1929 and 1930. using creative camera angles and images with a high width - to - height aspect ratio, the big troll director raoul walsh took advantage of the novel format ______ the epic landscapes of the american west. which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard english? choose 1 answer: a having been showcased b to showcase c is showcasing d will showcase

Explanation:

The infinitive form "to showcase" is used to express purpose. The director used the novel format for the purpose of showcasing the epic landscapes. "Having been showcased" is a passive - perfect participle and doesn't fit the context of purpose. "Is showcasing" is present continuous which is not appropriate as it's about the intention (purpose) of using the format. "Will showcase" is future tense and doesn't convey the sense of purpose.

Answer:

B. to showcase